[Libs-Or] Upcoming Gale Library Database training

[WEIBLE Arlene * SLO]

For those who were unable to attend the session held in early October, I'm happy to announce other opportunities to learn more about the Gale library databases provided by the State Library of Oregon! Please see the information about these upcoming events below.

I also wanted to share more broadly a handout we have created to support these trainings. Please check out Supporting Spanish-Language Speakers with Libraries of Oregon Resources<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/ld.php?content_id=78721849>, which is also available on the Statewide Database Licensing Program's web page<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/SDLP_FAQ/Gale> describing the Gale library databases.

Upcoming Training

Webinar: Make the Most of Your Gale Databases: Overview of Opposing Viewpoints, Spanish Language Resources, and Accessibility Tools<https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqduGqrjwsG9PIj8lLgBnNAQ2fBMHcUmv5#/registration>
November 21, 2024, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (Pacific)

In this virtual session, Oregon's Gale training specialist Stacey Knibloe will start with a brief overview the Gale library databases available to Oregon libraries. The remainder of the session will cover
*    Using Opposing Viewpoints<https://galesupport.com/oregongeo/oregongeoLink.php?loc=oregon_sl&db=OVIC> to gain reliable, balanced information about current issues
*    How to find news and information originally written in Spanish to expand library services to Spanish speakers
*    Learning about the translation and accessibility tools embedded in all Gale databases

Register in advance<https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqduGqrjwsG9PIj8lLgBnNAQ2fBMHcUmv5#/registration> to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Can't make it on November 21st? Register anyway and you will get a information about where to view the recording and access training materials!


Make the Most of Gale Databases - A workshop with both virtual and in-person content
Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Springfield Public Library<https://www.wheremindsgrow.org/home>
225 5th Street
Springfield, OR 97477-4636
Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vcZy5qs9jwNLATfD6

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/EWK29zJUahBPWnAG6
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2024

For the first hour of the session, Oregon's Gale training specialist Stacey Knibloe will present virtually to provide a brief overview of the Gale library databases available to Oregon libraries. She will also demonstrate how to use Opposing Viewpoints to gain reliable, balanced information about current issues and find news and information originally written in Spanish to expand library services to Spanish speakers

In the second hour, State Library Consultant Arlene Weible will be in person to demonstrate the translation and accessibility tools embedded in all Gale databases and lead some practice exercises so staff can get some hands on experience with using these tools and resources.

Questions about training? Please contact Arlene Weible, State Library of Oregon. arlene.weible at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:arlene.weible at slo.oregon.gov> or 503-378-5020
Arlene Weible, MLS (she/her/hers)
Library Consultant
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator
State Library of Oregon
arlene.weible at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:arlene.weible at slo.oregon.gov> | 503-378-5020 | http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries

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